Category Comparative Reviews & Capability Assessments

The 3D Printing Race in Space: On-Orbit Manufacturing of Satellite Components for Exploration and Security

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3D Printing in Space: How In-Orbit Manufacturing is Changing Exploration and Defense Discover how space-based 3D printing is revolutionizing exploration and military security, building the future layer by layer. The space frontier is evolving rapidly—and so is the way we…...

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China’s AG600 “Kunlong” Enters Mass Production, Accelerating PLA Amphibious Capabilities

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Strategic Milestone Achieved China has reached a significant milestone in military aviation with the mass production of the AG600 “Kunlong” amphibious aircraft. Developed by the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), the AG600 received its production certification from the Civil…...

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Japan’s thrust on indigenous Defense capability and defense cooperation : Rising to Regional Security Challenges

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As geopolitical tensions continue to escalate in the Indo-Pacific, Japan is taking decisive steps to bolster its national defense and assert its strategic presence. The year 2025 marks a transformative period for Japan’s Self-Defense Forces (SDF), characterized by increased defense…...

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China’s Ambitious Cybersecurity Strategy: Building Capabilities to Dominate the New Cyberspace Battlefield

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As the digital age progresses, cyberspace has emerged as the fifth domain of warfare, alongside land, sea, air, and space. Governments worldwide are investing heavily in cyber capabilities, but few nations have pursued this objective with the fervor and strategic…...

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NCSC Assessment: Evaluating the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Cyber Threats

As the digital landscape continues to evolve, the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity emerges as a focal point for policymakers and security experts alike. The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) Assessment (NCSC-A) provides invaluable insights into the evolving…...

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Probabilistic Computing Can Lead to Breakthroughs In Artificial Intelligence and military situation assessment

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It may still be decades before quantum computers are ready to solve problems that today’s classical computers aren’t fast or efficient enough to solve, but the emerging “probabilistic computer” could bridge the gap between classical and quantum computing.   Our…...

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US DOD Technology Readiness Assessment (TRA) based risk assessment methodology stress on System Prototype Demonstrations in Major Defense Acquisition Programs

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Federal agencies spend billions of dollars each year to develop, acquire, and build major systems, facilities, and equipment, including fighter aircraft, nuclear waste treatment facilities, electronic baggage screening equipment, and telescopes for exploring the universe. Managing these complex acquisitions has been a long-standing challenge for…...

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U.S. Intelligence Community’s statement on Worldwide Threat Assessment for 2016

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U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence held a hearing on “Current and projected national security threats to the U.S” from Director of National Intelligence, James R. Clapper. The fast and radical change in the world and our threat environment is…...

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